As another birthday has passed I am finding myself increasing attracted to “extreme” activities like shooting, archery, motorcycle riding, mixed martial arts, and body ink. The body ink has been especially foremost in my thoughts. I had an in depth discussion with my kids over dinner about the benefit of waiting until you are much older before deciding whether or not to get inked. My argument was basically a tale of how silly it would be for me today if I had gotten the tattoo that I wanted at 15. I would now be stuck with a full chest Iron Fist dragon tattoo instead of the far more sensible full chest Batman emblem that I am considering at 47.
I really think I am having a minor midlife crisis.